Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series points leader Kyle Busch will start the event from pole, as the No. 18 team is highest in owner points. Cup Series regular Paul Menard will start second in the classis Joe Gibbs Racing versus Team Penske battle that has been going on in the XFINITY Series for years.

Championship leader Elliott Sadler will start third, while Cole Custer and Daniel Hemric round out the top five.